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City of Parramatta Council COVID-19 Community Resilience Grants

As part of their support to not-for-profits and social enterprises during this time, City of Parramatta Council we are offering $380,000 in funding for organisations to adapt and diversify to keep working during the COVID-19 pandemic. Grants are being offered to existing organisations

Reminder: Social Enterprise & the Law - 10 Jun 2020, Online

Prevention United is hosting a series of online discussions on how Australia can 'flatten the curve' of mental ill-health in the wake of COVID-19. These sessions provide a range of expert views on the mental health and wellbeing impacts of coronavirus and discuss important ways that these impacts

70% of Community Groups Feel Threatened by COVID-19

Seventy percent of Australia's sporting clubs, arts and cultural organisations, community groups, welfare services and youth services have described themselves as "threatened" by COVID-19 in a new national survey. The deadly impact of COVID-19 on Australia’s 600,000 community organisations

Where to from Here? The Outlook for Philanthropy During COVID-19

This report by JBWere attempts to estimate the outlook for philanthropy and volunteering in Australia during the unprecedented combination of a major economic downturn and a significant global health crisis. They have looked at the past reactions of individuals, foundations and corporate donors

In this webinar for the Institute of Community Directors Australia, Stephen Halmarick, Chief Economist and Head of Global Economic and Markets Research at CommBank, shares his thoughts and insights into the impact Federal, State and Territory Government policies, as well as measures

Pro Bono Business Support for Social Enterprises

Social Impact Hub, Westpac Foundation and Social Traders are collaborating with leading corporates to offer pro bono business support to social enterprises to help them through the COVID-19 crisis. Social enterprises will have the opportunity to be supported by experts in areas such as business strategy,

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

COVID-19 & Aboriginal Communities: Essential Information

With the vast amount of information out there related to COVID-19, it is important Aboriginal people and communities have access to the most up-to-date information via one central point, to assist them as the situation evolves in the coming weeks and months ahead. A new resources page

CALD / Refugees

STARTTS Workshops - Jun 2020, Online

The NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors (STARTTS) is offering two webinars during June 2020: "Self-Care, Transference and Countertransference in Working with People from Refugee Backgrounds" and "Prolonged Grief among Refugees: From Research

Migration Council Australia MyAus COVID-19 iPhone App

You can use the Migration Council Australia's MyAus COVID-19 app to find comprehensive information on rules and regulations regarding COVID-19 in Australia and read information in multiple-languages. Use simple search to find important tips on how to stay healthy; view a snapshot of the current

Ready, Steady Go: Toddlers - 4 Jun 2020, Online

Young People

Youth Health: Enhanced Testing Service in Western Sydney

Youth Health in Western Sydney Local Health District is providing free testing for homeless young people 12-24 years old who have symptoms, and any young people living in the same refuge/ accommodation service even if they don’t have symptoms. COVID-19 testing options:

GWS Regional News

Employment Vulnerability Index: Western Sydney

The Centre of Full Employment and Equity developed the Employment Vulnerability Index (EVI) for small regions across Australia. The Employment Vulnerability Index is an indicator that identifies the medium-sized areas that have higher proportions of the types of jobs thought to be most at risk

The Impacts of the Marriage Equality Debate on LGBTQ People from CALD Backgrounds in Western Sydney

The marriage equality postal survey had significant impacts on LGBTQ people from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds (CALD) living in Greater Western Sydney, with many experiencing challenges when reconciling their sexuality and gender with their cultures, faiths and families.

MeetUp: helps groups of people with shared interests plan events and facilitates offline group meetings

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